University City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
St. Louis Union Station
You can learn more about the history of St. Louis during your trip to a well-known site such as St. Louis Union Station. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
Busch Stadium
Catch an event at Busch Stadium during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a baseball game.
Gateway Arch
Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, then ascend to the top of the tallest man-made monument in the US for breathtaking views of St. Louis.
Enterprise Center
Catch an event at Enterprise Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.
St. Louis Zoo
In the middle of St. Louis, meet the exotic and endangered animals that live in meticulously recreated ecosystems from all over the world.
Forest Park
Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.
Activities
St. Louis Ghost Tour: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour
St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour
St. Louis Premium Small Group Tour With Arch & River Cruise
St. Louis Premium Driving Tour with Boat Ride & Arch
Gateway Arch National Park Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
All was great, huge room, kickback was also good, lovely breakfast would stay again..
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Near Union Station
Beds were stiff
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay
Friendly staff at breakfast. The hotel rooms are ok, the bathrooms are nice and updated, but the floors in the rooms need to mopped properly as they feel quite sticky and dirty. Good that it has a gym, but there’s a mismatch of single weights of varying size. The use of plastic wrapped plastic cutlery ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved receiving the tour of the current art show! A must in my opinion. Loved Idol Wolf and Good Press for breakfast or happy hour. Wish they offered more than massage services in the spa though. If you prefer getting around town on foot or public transportation, ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hollywood Casino & Hotel St. Louis
Hotel itself was fine. Floors in our room were a little gritty to the point where I noticed dirt accumulating in the corners and I needed to clean my feet off before putting my socks on. My biggest complaint was after paying $250 for one night, we were billed another $14 for “amenities” at check ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Our stat was wonderful. Everything was very clean and everyone was very friendly.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
Clayton
Take time in Clayton to visit attractions like Chapel of St. Timothy And St. Titus, Concordia Seminary and Shaw Park Tennis Center. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Clayton Station to see more of the city.
Ladue
Ladue is well liked for its restaurants and churches. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Saint Louis Galleria Mall and St. Louis Art Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Dogtown
When in Dogtown, you can plan a visit to St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central West End
If you're looking for things to see and do in Central West End, ample dining options and lush forests are highlights. You might also check out World Chess Hall of Fame while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central West End Station to get around town.
The Hill
While The Hill isn't home to many top sights, St. Louis Science Center and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Creve Coeur
Travellers come to Creve Coeur for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Creve Coeur Golf Club and Skip Viragh Center for the Arts while you're in town.
